U.S. patent application number 15/090148 was filed with the patent office on 2016-10-13 for hair roll-up package.
The applicant listed for this patent is Sun Taiyang Co., Ltd.. Invention is credited to Louis Choi.
Application Number | 20160295945 15/090148 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 57112194 |
Filed Date | 2016-10-13 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160295945 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Choi; Louis |
October 13, 2016 |
HAIR ROLL-UP PACKAGE
Abstract
A combination for supporting a hair extension may include a
package including a plastic sheet and stabilizing material, and a
hair extension including strands of hair including a root end and a
tip end and a weft track. Each strand of hair may be attached along
a length of the weft track by the root end, wherein the weft track
may be removably attached to the plastic sheet, the strands of hair
may be wound around the stabilizing material, and the stabilizing
material may prevent movement of the strands of hair.
Inventors: |
Choi; Louis; (Moonachie,
NJ) |
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Applicant: |
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Sun Taiyang Co., Ltd. |
Moonachie |
NJ |
US |
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Family ID: |
57112194 |
Appl. No.: |
15/090148 |
Filed: |
April 4, 2016 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62145256 |
Apr 9, 2015 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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A41G 5/0046
20130101 |
International
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A41G 5/00 20060101
A41G005/00; B65D 85/18 20060101 B65D085/18; B65B 5/04 20060101
B65B005/04 |
Claims
1. A combination for supporting a hair extension comprising: a
package comprising: a plastic sheet; an anti-static stabilizing
material; a hair extension comprising: a plurality of strands of
hair, each strand of the plurality of strands of hair comprising a
root end and a tip end; and a weft track, wherein each strand of
the plurality of strands of hair is attached along a length of the
weft track by the root end, wherein the weft track is removably
attached to the plastic sheet, the plurality of strands of hair and
the plastic sheet being wound around the stabilizing material, the
stabilizing material preventing movement of the plurality of
strands of hair.
2. The combination of claim 1, wherein the packaging further
comprises: a tube, wherein the stabilizing material is affixed to
the tube, the stabilizing material reducing movement of the
plurality of strands of hair through friction.
3. The combination of claim 2, wherein the tube comprises
polyethylene glycol terephthalate, polystyrene, polybutadiene,
polyethylene, polyurethane, cardboard, or papier-mache.
4. The combination of claim 1, wherein the packaging further
comprises: plastic wrap, wherein the plastic wrap is wrapped around
the plastic sheet after the weft track is attached to the plastic
sheet and the plurality of strands of hair are wound around the
stabilizing material.
5. The combination of claim 4, wherein the plastic wrap comprises
oriented polypropylene.
6. The combination of claim 1, wherein the plastic sheet is
attached to the weft track using elastic bands.
7. The combination of claim 1, wherein the plastic sheet comprises
polyethylene glycol terephthalate.
8. The combination of claim 1, wherein the stabilizing material
comprises polypropylene or polyethylene.
9. A method for protecting a hair extension comprising: attaching
the hair extension to a flexible plastic sheet, the hair extension
including strands of hair connected to a weft track, the weft track
being where the hair extension is attached to the flexible plastic
sheet; preserving or enhancing a curl of the hair extension by
furling the hair extension and plastic sheet around a stabilizing
material, the stabilizing material reducing movement between the
strands of hair, the furling preserving or enhancing a curl of the
hair extension; and preventing contamination of the hair extension
by sealing the hair extension and plastic sheet using plastic wrap,
the plastic wrap being wrapped around the plastic sheet.
10. The method of claim 9, wherein the stabilizing material is
attached to a tube.
11. The method of claim 10, wherein the tube comprises polyethylene
glycol terephthalate, polystyrene, polybutadiene, polyethylene,
polyurethane, cardboard, or papier-mache.
12. The method of claim 9, wherein the plastic wrap comprises
oriented polypropylene.
13. The method of claim 9, wherein the plastic sheet is attached to
the weft track using elastic bands.
14. The method of claim 9, wherein the plastic sheet comprises
polyethylene glycol terephthalate.
15. The method of claim 9, wherein the stabilizing material
comprises polypropylene or polyethylene.
16. A packaging comprising: a plastic sheet having a first end and
a second end, the first end including at least one perforation in
the plastic sheet; an anti-static stabilizing material; and a hair
product having at least one strip, wherein a plurality of hair
strands radiate from the at least one strip, the at least one strip
being secured to the plastic sheet at the at least one perforation,
wherein the hair product and the plastic sheet are wound at least
once around the anti-static stabilizing material.
17. The packaging of claim 16, further comprising a plastic wrap
wrapped around the plastic sheet, hair product, and anti-static
stabilizing material.
18. The packaging of claim 16, wherein the plastic sheet is a same
size or larger than the hair product.
19. The packaging of claim 16, wherein the plastic sheet covers the
hair product and protects the hair product from contaminates.
20. The packaging of claim 16, wherein the hair product and the
plastic sheet being wound at least once around the anti-static
stabilizing material preserves or enhances a curl of the hair
product.
Description
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Application No. 62/145,256, filed Apr. 9, 2015, which is
incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[0002] Embodiments relate to packaging hair wefts and more
generally to hair storage and shipment products.
SUMMARY
[0003] Aspects of the invention may include packages and methods.
In one embodiment of the invention, a combination for supporting a
hair extension may be described. The combination may include a
package, including a plastic sheet and an anti-static stabilizing
material. The combination may also include a hair extension
including a plurality of strands of hair, each strand of the
plurality of strands of hair comprising a root end and a tip end,
and a weft track, wherein each strand of the plurality of strands
of hair is attached along a length of the weft track by the root
end, wherein the weft track is removably attached to the plastic
sheet, the plurality of strands of hair being wound around the
stabilizing material, the stabilizing material preventing movement
of the plurality of strands of hair
[0004] In another embodiment, a method for protecting a hair
extension may be provided. The method may include attaching the
hair extension to a flexible plastic sheet, the hair extension
including strands of hair connected to a weft track, the weft track
being where the hair is attached to the plastic sheet; preserving
or enhancing a curl of the hair extension by furling the hair
extension around a stabilizing material, the stabilizing material
reducing movement between the strands of hair, the furling
preserving or enhancing a curl of the hair extension; and
preventing contamination of the hair extension by sealing the hair
extension and plastic sheet using plastic wrap, the plastic wrap
being wrapped around the plastic sheet.
[0005] In yet another embodiment, a package may be provided. The
package may include a plastic sheet having a first end and a second
end, the first end including at least one perforation in the
plastic sheet; an anti-static stabilizing material; and a hair
product having at least one strip, wherein a plurality of hair
strands radiate from the at least one strip, the at least one strip
being secured to the plastic sheet at the at least one perforation,
wherein the hair product and the plastic sheet are wound at least
once around the anti-static stabilizing material. The packaging may
further include plastic wrap wrapped around the plastic sheet, hair
product, and anti-static stabilizing material. The plastic sheet
may be the same size or larger than the hair product and may
protect the hair product from contaminates. The hair product and
the plastic sheet being wound at least once around the anti-static
stabilizing material may preserve or enhance a curl of the hair
product.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] The foregoing and other features and advantages of the
invention will be apparent from the following, more particular
description of various exemplary embodiments, as illustrated in the
accompanying drawings wherein like reference numbers generally
indicate identical, functionally similar, and/or structurally
similar elements. The first digits in the reference number indicate
the drawing in which an element first appears.
[0007] FIG. 1 is an example hair package containing hair
extension/wefts or strands of hair and protective packaging in an
embodiment of the invention;
[0008] FIG. 2 is an example protective package with the hair
extension/wefts or strands of hair removed in an embodiment of the
invention;
[0009] FIG. 3 is an example protective package including the hair
extension/wefts or strands of hair with the plastic wrap removed in
an embodiment of the invention;
[0010] FIG. 4 is an example protective package with the hair
extension/wefts or strands of hair with plastic wrap removed in an
embodiment of the invention;
[0011] FIG. 5 is an example protective package with the hair
extension/wefts or strands attached (e.g., secured) to a clear
sheet of material in an embodiment of the invention;
[0012] FIG. 6 is an example hair extension/wefts or strands
attached to the clear sheet of material in an embodiment of the
invention; and
[0013] FIG. 7 is an example hair extension/weft or strands of hair
removed from the protective package in an embodiment of the
invention.
DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0014] Exemplary embodiments are discussed in detail below. While
specific exemplary embodiments are discussed, it should be
understood that this is done for illustration purposes only. In
describing and illustrating the exemplary embodiments, specific
terminology is employed for the sake of clarity. However, the
embodiments are not intended to be limited to the specific
terminology so selected. A person skilled in the relevant art will
recognize that other components and configurations may be used
without parting from the spirit and scope of the embodiments. It is
to be understood that each specific element includes all technical
equivalents that operate in a similar manner to accomplish a
similar purpose. The examples and embodiments described herein are
non- limiting examples.
[0015] All publications cited herein are hereby incorporated by
reference in their entirety.
[0016] As used herein, the term "a" refers to one or more. The
terms "including," "for example," "such as," "e.g.," "may be" and
the like, are meant to include, but not be limited to, the listed
examples.
[0017] In the exemplary embodiments, a "wig" can include an easily
detachable manufactured covering of natural or synthetic hair for
the head. A "hair piece" could be natural or synthetic hair which
is either woven or otherwise attached to a user's natural hair for
long term use or detachable attachment for short term use, commonly
termed a weave or extension. A "weft" can include a collection of
multiple strands of natural or synthetic hair (e.g., attached
together by intricate stitched work with a sewing machine or fused
together by glue and woven material) which is treated as a unit in
the manufacture and styling (e.g., making) of a wig or hair piece.
A "weft track" can include a strip (e.g., stitched or fused
section) to which wefts (e.g., strands) of hair may be attached. A
"root end" can include the end of hair which is stitched, fused
together or otherwise attached to the weft track, which may be
attached, for example, to a wig supporting fabric or base cap, or
to the user's natural hair in the case of a hair piece. A "tip end"
can include the opposite ends of the strands of hair or weft which
is not attached, for example, to the wig or hair piece supporting
fabric or base cap or to user's natural hair. A "closure hair
piece" can include a hair piece that is usually located on the top
of the head and used as a finalizing piece to cover, for example,
exposed root ends of one or more weft tracks.
[0018] Wigs, wefts, and/or hair pieces (referred to herein as
"hair") may provide added confidence to individuals who wear the
hair. However, hair may be susceptible to environmental factors
(e.g., dust, heat, liquid, etc.) and hair may be designed with a
particular form, shape, or shapes. Accordingly, what is needed is a
method or package that may protect hair from environmental damage
while retaining a desired shape and form of the hair.
[0019] FIG. 1 depicts example package 100 containing hair
extension/wefts or strands of hair. Example package 100 may include
plastic sheet 101, item description 102, plastic wrap 103, tube
104, stabilizing material 105, and weft hair extension (hair) 106.
Plastic sheet 101 may be a clear sheet of flexible plastic on which
weft hair extension 106 may be wrapped. In an embodiment where
plastic sheet 101 and plastic wrap 103 are transparent, hair 106
may be seen through plastic sheet 101 and plastic wrap 103. Hair
106 may be attached or secured to plastic sheet 101. Plastic sheet
101 may protect hair 106 from various contaminates (e.g.,
environmental contaminants, dust, liquid, etc.) and may protect
hair 106 from damage (e.g., external pressure, dropping, etc.).
[0020] Plastic sheet 101 may maintain the shape of the hair 106,
for example, during transport and display. Plastic sheet 101 may be
made out of, for example, PET (polyethylene glycol terephthalate)
or other similar material. Plastic sheet 101 may provide support
for package 100, and plastic sheet 101 may comprise a flexible
material. The size of plastic sheet 101 may depend on the length
and width of hair 106. For example, plastic sheet 101 may be
between 8 inches and 16 inches wide, with some embodiments being 13
inches wide (depending on the width of hair 106). Additionally,
plastic sheet 101 may be between, for example, 6 inches to 25
inches long, with some embodiments being 9 inches or 20 inches long
(depending on, for example, the length of hair 106). Item
description 102 may include, for example, a sticker with the
style/length of the hair and/or hair source. Plastic wrap 103 may
be used to cover plastic sheet 101, and to further protect hair 106
from contaminants (e.g., environmental contaminants, dust, liquid,
etc.).
[0021] Plastic wrap 103 may be secured in place by an adhesive on
each end and with the remaining width tucked into each side of tube
104. Plastic wrap 103 may be made out of, for example, OPP
(oriented polypropylene), cellophane, or other similar material.
Tube 104 may be a cylindrical tube. Tube 104 may be made out of
plastic such as, for example, PET (polyethylene glycol
terephthalate) or other material such as polystyrene,
polybutadiene, polyethylene, polyurethane, cardboard, or
papier-mache. Tube 104 may be rolled and held in place with an
adhesive such as tape, for example. In one embodiment, tube 104 may
be solid, in another embodiment, tube 104 may be hollow. Tube 104
may be the same width as plastic sheet 101. Tube 104 may be the
same width as hair 106. In an embodiment, tube 104 does not have
end pieces. In some embodiments, tube 104 is not included with
package 100. Stabilizing material 105 may be used to hold or secure
hair 106 in place inside the package, and may prevent or reduce
hair static. Stabilizing material 105 may be constructed out of an
anti-static and/or soft material, for example, PP (polypropylene),
polyethylene, or other similar material, or out of a wood product
(e.g., paper).
[0022] Stabilizing material 105 may be touching and located around
hair 106. Stabilizing material 105 may be attached or secured to
tube 104 and/or wrapped or wound around tube 104. In one
embodiment, stabilizing material 105 may be between hair 106 and
tube 104. Hair 106 may be wrapped or wound around stabilizing
material 105 and/or around tube 104. In one embodiment, tube 104 is
not present and hair 106 with attached plastic sheet 101 may be
rolled up, curled, wound, or furled around stabilizing material
105. The stabilizing material 105 may be, for example, a sheet of
fabric.
[0023] Hair 106 may include strands of hair that are sewn into a
weft. Hair 106 and attached sheet 101 may be rolled, curled, or
furled around stabilizing material 105 with or without tube 104. In
an embodiment, for example, hair 106 may only be secured or
attached to plastic sheet 101 and not to tube 104, and plastic
sheet 101 is also not secured or attached to tube 104. Hair 106 may
be held in place by plastic sheet 101 and plastic wrap 103.
Stabilizing material 105 may reduce static caused by movement of
the strands of hair. Stabilizing material 105 may increase friction
and reduce the movement of the strands of hair. Hair 106 may be of
various sizes such as, for example, 8-16 inches wide and 2 to 18
inches long, with some embodiments being 12 inches wide and 2
inches to 10 inches long. Example package 100 may be placed in, for
example, a cardboard box, with or without a window, for shipping
and display to customers.
[0024] FIG. 2 depicts a side-view of an example package 100 with
hair 106 removed. FIG. 2 depicts plastic sheet 101, plastic wrap
103, tube 104, and stabilizing material 105. Stabilizing material
105 may include a felt like material attached to tube 104.
[0025] FIG. 3 depicts an example package 100 including hair 106
with plastic wrap 103 removed. FIG. 3 includes plastic sheet 101,
tube 104, stabilizing material 105, hair 106, weft track 301, and
hair curl 302. Hair 106 may include weft track 301 and curl 302.
Weft track 301 may include a top area of hair 106, where, for
example, the hair strands may be sewn and held together by one or
more threads, for example. Weft track 301 may also include the
portion where hair 106 is secured or attached to the plastic sheet
101. Hair curl 302 may include portions of hair 106 that are
wrapped or wound around tube 104 and/or stabilizing material 105 to
create or maintain a round curl pattern to hair 106.
[0026] FIG. 4 depicts example package 100 including hair 106 with
plastic wrap 103 removed. FIG. 4 includes plastic sheet 101, tube
104, stabilizing material 105, hair 106, weft track 301, hair curl
302, and fastener 401. FIG. 4 depicts hair 106 wrapped or wound
around stabilizing material 105 and tube 104. In an embodiment,
tube 104 may not be present, and hair 106 may be only wrapped or
wound around stabilizing material 105. In other embodiments,
stabilizing material 105 may be attached to tube 104 with, for
example, an adhesive such as tape or epoxy. Fasteners 401 may be
used to secure weft track 301 to plastic sheet 101. Weft track 301
may be secured to the plastic sheet at the root end of weft track
301. Fastener 401 may include, for example, one or more rubber
bands (e.g., TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers)), elastic
bands, string, wire, clips, clasps, rings, twist ties, cable ties,
or other connector. In the example shown in FIG. 4, plastic sheet
101 is depicted as being connected to weft track 301 at three
positions near one end of plastic sheet 101. For example, hair 106
may be secured to plastic sheet 101 at three locations in weft
track 301 with fasteners 401. In one embodiment, hair 106 is not
secured or attached to tube 104 or stabilizing material 105.
[0027] FIG. 5 depicts example hair 106 secured to plastic sheet
101. Plastic sheet 101 may have one or more openings 501 located
near one end of plastic sheet 101. Openings 501 made in plastic
sheet may be "T" shaped, for example, with the bottom of the "T"
still attached to the intact portion of plastic sheet 101. In the
example shown in FIG. 5, plastic sheet 101 has three evenly spaced
"T" shaped cut outs (e.g., openings 501) at one end of plastic
sheet 101, on which fasteners 401 (e.g., rubber bands) may be
secured. Fasteners 401 may be connected to plastic sheet 101 by
slipping over the top of the "T" shaped cut out. FIG. 5 also
depicts tips 502 of hair 106 and bump 503. Tips 502 show an example
result of the curl pattern formed and/or preserved and/or enhanced
from the packaging and method disclosed herein. Bump 503 also shows
an example curve formed on the shaft of hair 106 formed and/or
preserved from the packaging and method disclosed herein.
[0028] FIG. 6 depicts example hair 106 attached or secured to
plastic sheet 101. Opening 501 is shown as a "T" shaped cut out
with the cross section of the "T" being partially separated from
the rest of plastic sheet 101 and the bottom section of the "T"
remaining attached to the rest of the plastic sheet 101. Fastener
401 may be connected to, for example, the bottom portion of the "T"
and the cross section of the "T" may prevent fastener 401 from
slipping off and/or being disconnected from plastic sheet 101.
Fastener 401 may secure plastic sheet 101 to hair 106 at weft track
301.
[0029] FIG. 7 depicts example hair 106 removed from other parts of
packaging 100. The top of hair 106 includes weft track 301, where
hair strands may be sewn and held together by, for example, one or
more threads. Hair 106 includes hair tips 502 and bump 503. The
curl of hair 106 and/or bump 503 may be preserved, formed, and/or
enhanced when hair 106 is attached or secured to plastic sheet 101
and wrapped around tube 104 and/or stabilizing material 105.
[0030] While various embodiments of the present invention have been
described above, it should be understood that they have been
presented by way of example only, and not limitation.
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